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■Late war bulletins
By United Press
fnm* Ay! FRANCISCO, Sept. 5.—(U.P.)—American occupation Ho ♦ S . ^Un distribute food among the civilian residents of Tokosuka naval base.
™.KOHAMA> Sept- 5-—(U**P.)—The eighth army took Tokyo Rose into custody today.
Pig-tailed Iva Toguri, 29-year-old Los Angeles Nisei who was the ‘Orphan Annie” of Tokyo’s propaganda broadcasts peamed to American service men, was detained by U. S. military police at the Bund hotel immediately after she finished & press conference with Allied correspondents.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
jbculii
Vol. XXXVI
72
Los Angeles, Thtirsday, Sept. 6, 1945
Nifbt Phono RL 1472
No. 194
Grapple Cert unveiling nears Senate‘Blue Print’
I
sc art gallery All-U dance to reveal
reopens doors; adds two oils
gridiron sweetheart
Celebrating its re-opening, the Elizabeth Holmes Fisher Gallery of ine Arts announced yesterday that wo important paintings have just ;en added to the American collec-ion by Mrs. Walter Harrison Fish-
“Who is 'Grapple Gertie’?” “What strange power or spell does she have over the SC team, and why?” These queries in the minds of all Trojans will be obliterated next Friday evening between 7 and 10 p.m. when Miss Grapple Gertie makes her grand appearance for the all-U dig. No longer will men
students lie awake nights trying to |---
figure out just what Grapple Gertie looks like.
The gardens and volley ball I court between the SAE and Alpha First is a fine portrait of a young Omega house on 28th street
woman, Mrs. Daniel Pinckney js piace of the unveiling of the Parker,” painted by Gilbert Stuart mysterious female.
around 1810 during his Boston pe-iod. This painting is both recorded and illustrated in Lawrence Park's uthoritative catalogues resumee of j ilbert Stuart’s woixs. Mrs. Parker is painted in a white high- j *aisted gown of the period with a d cloak, surprisingly abstract in esign. Rvhich adds a great deal of j terest/to the painting.
Gilbert Stuart was the most fam- j us portrait painter of his day and eneraflly conceded to rank among
he ime. 755. and ca ie:
Va ra
?at portrait painters of all Born in Rhode Island in
The all-U dance is being: sponsored by the junior class council as the first football rally of the season. According to Gwen Shaw, publicity chairman, Yell King Terry Nelson and his assistant, Bill Stevenson, are ready to lead the crowd in the famous yells of the Trojans. Trojan warriors of the gridiron will be on hand to join in the powwow, stated Miss Shaw.
Arnold Eddy, general manager of the Associated Students, will be one of the guests at the first football
ie worked in London and Ire- j social of the term>
nd finally returned to Amer-ere he painted all .the famous of his day, notably George ington, of whom over 100 por-by him are listed. He died in ton in 1828.
e second addition is a land-i of the Hudson River School, the Hudson to West Point.” id Johnson <1827-1908), signed dated 1858. The foreground is in ted with that meticulous care S*hich the artists of this school enerally give to their pictures, but broad expanse of water over jhich hangs a romantic lavender are, rests the eye and fills the .pertator with a feeling of peace nd relaxation.
Dancing to the latest recordings will be another highlight of the evening. Cokes, popcorn, and other refreshments will be available for the hungry and thirsty, according to Betty Lee Aldrich, member of the junior class council.
The Gridder’s Grapple is an excellent opportunity for all new students to see the Trojan spirit go soaring skyward, stated Nan Watson, co-chairman of the function, along with Gene Mix. “Grapple Gertie has aroused so much curiosity that, well, who knows, some of the Uclan gridders might be there to try and get a date with Miss Gertie,” stated Mix.
Faiths to present icnic Saturday
Griffith park, a virtual desert oasis to heat-ridden Tro-ns, will be the scene of the annual Interfaith picnic to be eld Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sponsoring the affair is the student council of religion, hich has made extensive plans in order that the picnic be p acme of relaxation to all those attending. Don Gibbs, esident of the council, has avowed, “We are going to do our
st to see that, everybody who at-
ds has a swell afternoon and some relaxation from 10-week
Games of all types, singing, and merriment will be feat-at the picnic, to be held near Griffith park merry-go-round.
ans for the entertainment ich have been prepared by Inny Owens will include base-1 games, tennis matches, and jCS.
in extending an invitation to all ,jans. Gibbs declared. “Although picnic is being put on by the
)ious denomination groups about
jpus. all students regardless of iliations are cordially invited to md and enjoy themselves at the (Continued on Page Four)
pooks, Spokes
Ians for a return dinner with y and Scroll will be discussed at :eeting of Spooks and Spokes to-ay'Tfct 12:30 p.m. in 420 Student nion. All members now on campus requested to attend.
SC library boasts volumes on Japan
The intensive training of army officials delegated to take over the government administration of Japan included studies of language, habits, customs and laws of the island as well as the technique of civil service laws gathered from sources in educational centers over the United States.
Now that preparations have been completed, a series of volumes borrowed from the Von KleinSmid Library of World Affairs were returned yesterday from the San Fancisco office of strategic services, dealing with the departments of government and rules for officials.
Done in Japanese, the translation includes such regulations for Japanese officials as “loyalty and diligence to the Emperor is a primary duty . . . superior officials are to receive no bequests as favors; nor shall they engage in business in addition to their civic responsibilities.
Von KleinSmid plans broadcast on KHJ forum
Heading a distinguished list of west coast educators, Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of SC, will be heard on the air Sunday at 8 p.m. discussing the topic “.Our Stake in the Pacific.” Representatives of four California colleges and universities will be guests on the same program which is being presented by Northwestern university.
As a member of the council on Oriental Relations and the National Academy of Social Science in California, President Von KleinSmid has become thoroughly acquainted with problems in the Pacific and is well qualified to
speak on the subject.
In May, 1942 President Von KleinSmid was awarded a gold medal by the National Institute of Social sciences for “distinguished service in the field of international relations.”
The forum, which is known as the Reviewing Stand, will originate from the studios of KH.T, Los Angeles, and will be carried on the west coast by the Don Lee network.
Others who will take part in the radio discussion will be Ch’en Shou-Yi, professor of Chinese culture at Pomona college and Claremont Graduate school; Arthur Steiner, associate professor of political science at UCLA; and Arthur Coons, acting president of Occidental college.
Professor Shou-Yi is a fellow’ of Academia Sinica, the highest honor bestowed by China upon her scholars, and he was also China’s delegate-designate to the League of Nations committee on intellectual cooperation in 1937. James H. McBumey. dean of the School of Speech, Northwestern university, will act as moderator
for the program, the second in a series of Reviewing Stand- broadcasts originating on the Pacific coast.
_\____
Propeller club to visit Seafarer'
Capt. William Porter of the .training ship “Seafarer” will act as host to members of the Propeller club tomorrow afternoon when the group holds its weekly meeting aboard the ship.
During the afternoon refreshments will be served and moving pictures will be shown along with other interesting entertainment, according to Ray Randazzo, president. For .transportation members will meet in front of Hancock foundation at 1 p.m.
Publicity chairman for the club, Kay Kalicka, has stated that any student interested in .the Propeller club or who is planning to join is cordially invited to attend.
generates uproar
DR. R. B. VON KLEINSMID . . . radio speaker.
Activity books
U.S. army rolls through Tokyo
YOKOHAMA. Sept. 5.—(HE)— Combat reconnaissance .troops of the i United States army rolled through bomb-shattered streets into Tokyo today, vanguard for the crack first cavalry division which will formally occupy Emperor Hirohito’s capital Saturday (Friday night PWT).
It was regarded as almost certain that Gen. Douglas MacArthur would enter the city with the main first cavalry division forces and, in that belief, the famous old seventh cavalry regiment started selecting an honor guard today to escort him. •
The reconnaissance troops who entered Tokyo Wednesday were detailed to select buildings for the permanent occupation of the capital.
Maj. Gen. William C. Chase, commanding the first division, said that he expected his men to occupy the center of the city where they will dominate Emperor Hirohito’s moated palace.
The main cavalry force is expected to enter Tokyo late Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon.
(Noon Saturday Tokyo time is 8 (Continued on Page Three)
In an extra-ordinary session last night ,the ASSC senate considered the recommendation of a special committee appointed by President Bill Armbruster to outline a new plan for the senate’s composition. The committee, whose members are Bill Camm, Jackie Boice, Don Gibbs, Anita Norcop, Armbruster and Deans Hancey and --
Moreland, proposed that the senate be composed of voting members:
Presidents of undergraduate colleges, presidents of classes (exclud- . » » * ing the freshman class), presidents Ir")/p CAAn of Panhellenic and Interfraternity, tC DKJVJI L presidents of AWS and AMS, ASSC officers, president t)f non-organized students.
Non-voting members:
President of Knights, president of Blue Key, president of Amazons, publications representative, Student Union committee chairman, Greater University committee chairman,
YWCA president, YMCA president, and other committees, activities, and organizations deemed important enough to hold a permanent seat on senate.
Bill Camm explained the plan for an AMS, Associated Men Students, which would coordinate all men’s activities. The senators then turned to a consideration of the proposals, the only limitations being those of time.
The senators agreed that the freshman class, which was to have been non-voting, should be given a voting seat. The main objection was that freshmen need time to learn the policies and procedure of the senate, but this was overruled.
Next, the senators considered the proposal by Maurice Gould, captain of debate, that the senate be composed of a number of representatives-at-large. The representatives were at odds over the proposal, not being able to understand how a number of persons could be elected so as to guarantee any measure of representation.
The proposal was made by Milt Buck. Trovet, that his group be allowed to present a forum on the topic of what should be done to give students better representation.
The senate then haggled over * the many objections and praises of the new senate “Blue Print,” as it was called by Gould, but Chuck Brambila pointed out that “no person can be represented unless that person puts himself Into the position to be represented.”
The senate agreed on the proposal to go ahead with the new senate “Blue Print.”
Trojan band continues tryouts for members
Auditions are still being heard in the Cinema and Musical Activities building for prospective members of the SC band that will play at the Trojan football games and at rallies. Tryouts are heard only in the morning, according to Ralph Chadwick, student manager of the band.
Anyone who has had experience I-
in a band or playing a band instrument is eligible to try for the band, stated Dr. Lucien Cailliet, director of the university band and orchestra.
All those that are accepted in the band will be given free admission to football games and will get choice seats on or near the 50-yard line. Uniforms for band members are furnished by the university, according to Chadwick.
Band members that wish credit for their activities on the Trojan band may acquire one unit, stated Director Cailliet. Besides playing at football games, the band often times plays at community functions and celebrations.
The group appeared at a community concert in Arcadia and Monrovia last spring. Members of the band also played at the Hollywood canteen.
I.R. club to hear peace progress
Speaking on the subject “Progress of the United Nations,” Dr. Eugene J. Harley will also bring out the significance of the Russo-Chinese treaty and the atomic bomb when he addresses the International Relations club at 12 today in Exposition park.
Also included in the talk will be a brief summary of how Secretary of State Byrnes envoked the United Nations charter fo- the first time in getting Russia to enter the war against Japan.
All members and other students interested are urged to attend, stated Irene Borg..
SC activity books, containing tickets which are the “open sesame” to the university's athletic performances and other campus activities, will go on sale in the near future, the ticket office announced yesterday.
The books will sell for $ 11.50 and every student registered at SC is eligible to purchase one. The book also entitles the holder to a copy of El Rodeo, campus yearbook. Students not desiring activity books may buy yearbooks separately for $5 a copy. Trojans buying activity books must pay the full amount, automatically reserving a ’46 yearbook.
Nip chiefs evade war defeat blame
TOKYO. Sept 5 —OLE)— Premier Prince Naruniko Higashi-Kuni today told the imperial diet that no one will be blamed for Japan's defeat, declaring that the war was ended through Emperor Hirohito's "benevolence” after U.S. bombers had demolished Japanese war production centers “beyond hope.”
The premier ignored suggestions in the Japanese press that responsibility for the defeat be fixed upon Japan’s military and political leaders. Instead, he spread the blame thin by declaring that “general repentance is demanded of the whole nation.”
“As for the causes of our defeat, they are certainly more than one and they may well be left to historians of afterdays for unbiased study and criticism,’* the premier said. “There is little use going back to the past, trying to put the blame upon one person or another.”
When the premier finished, Representative Minoru Togo rose to assert: “We will do our part in peace, but if there is any illegal act on the part of the Allies or if any terms of the declaration are distorted, we must boldly resist for the name of world justice and the honor of the Japanese race.”
Togo earlier was booed and told to “shut up” when he spoke of Japan’s surrender,
Higashi-Kuni spoke for 50 minutes in a clear, high-pitched voice, occasionally broken bv passion, before each house of the diet in the closing meeting of the 88th extraordinary session. He failed to make the sensational disclosures promised earlier, although he did reveal that 10,000.000 Japanese were made homeless and hundred of thousands killed and wounded in air raids.
Junior council
The junior council will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house to work on decorations for the dig, announced Don Blank, president.

■Late war bulletins
By United Press
fnm* Ay! FRANCISCO, Sept. 5.—(U.P.)—American occupation Ho ♦ S . ^Un distribute food among the civilian residents of Tokosuka naval base.
™.KOHAMA> Sept- 5-—(U**P.)—The eighth army took Tokyo Rose into custody today.
Pig-tailed Iva Toguri, 29-year-old Los Angeles Nisei who was the ‘Orphan Annie” of Tokyo’s propaganda broadcasts peamed to American service men, was detained by U. S. military police at the Bund hotel immediately after she finished & press conference with Allied correspondents.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
jbculii
Vol. XXXVI
72
Los Angeles, Thtirsday, Sept. 6, 1945
Nifbt Phono RL 1472
No. 194
Grapple Cert unveiling nears Senate‘Blue Print’
I
sc art gallery All-U dance to reveal
reopens doors; adds two oils
gridiron sweetheart
Celebrating its re-opening, the Elizabeth Holmes Fisher Gallery of ine Arts announced yesterday that wo important paintings have just ;en added to the American collec-ion by Mrs. Walter Harrison Fish-
“Who is 'Grapple Gertie’?” “What strange power or spell does she have over the SC team, and why?” These queries in the minds of all Trojans will be obliterated next Friday evening between 7 and 10 p.m. when Miss Grapple Gertie makes her grand appearance for the all-U dig. No longer will men
students lie awake nights trying to |---
figure out just what Grapple Gertie looks like.
The gardens and volley ball I court between the SAE and Alpha First is a fine portrait of a young Omega house on 28th street
woman, Mrs. Daniel Pinckney js piace of the unveiling of the Parker,” painted by Gilbert Stuart mysterious female.
around 1810 during his Boston pe-iod. This painting is both recorded and illustrated in Lawrence Park's uthoritative catalogues resumee of j ilbert Stuart’s woixs. Mrs. Parker is painted in a white high- j *aisted gown of the period with a d cloak, surprisingly abstract in esign. Rvhich adds a great deal of j terest/to the painting.
Gilbert Stuart was the most fam- j us portrait painter of his day and eneraflly conceded to rank among
he ime. 755. and ca ie:
Va ra
?at portrait painters of all Born in Rhode Island in
The all-U dance is being: sponsored by the junior class council as the first football rally of the season. According to Gwen Shaw, publicity chairman, Yell King Terry Nelson and his assistant, Bill Stevenson, are ready to lead the crowd in the famous yells of the Trojans. Trojan warriors of the gridiron will be on hand to join in the powwow, stated Miss Shaw.
Arnold Eddy, general manager of the Associated Students, will be one of the guests at the first football
ie worked in London and Ire- j social of the term>
nd finally returned to Amer-ere he painted all .the famous of his day, notably George ington, of whom over 100 por-by him are listed. He died in ton in 1828.
e second addition is a land-i of the Hudson River School, the Hudson to West Point.” id Johnson <1827-1908), signed dated 1858. The foreground is in ted with that meticulous care S*hich the artists of this school enerally give to their pictures, but broad expanse of water over jhich hangs a romantic lavender are, rests the eye and fills the .pertator with a feeling of peace nd relaxation.
Dancing to the latest recordings will be another highlight of the evening. Cokes, popcorn, and other refreshments will be available for the hungry and thirsty, according to Betty Lee Aldrich, member of the junior class council.
The Gridder’s Grapple is an excellent opportunity for all new students to see the Trojan spirit go soaring skyward, stated Nan Watson, co-chairman of the function, along with Gene Mix. “Grapple Gertie has aroused so much curiosity that, well, who knows, some of the Uclan gridders might be there to try and get a date with Miss Gertie,” stated Mix.
Faiths to present icnic Saturday
Griffith park, a virtual desert oasis to heat-ridden Tro-ns, will be the scene of the annual Interfaith picnic to be eld Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sponsoring the affair is the student council of religion, hich has made extensive plans in order that the picnic be p acme of relaxation to all those attending. Don Gibbs, esident of the council, has avowed, “We are going to do our
st to see that, everybody who at-
ds has a swell afternoon and some relaxation from 10-week
Games of all types, singing, and merriment will be feat-at the picnic, to be held near Griffith park merry-go-round.
ans for the entertainment ich have been prepared by Inny Owens will include base-1 games, tennis matches, and jCS.
in extending an invitation to all ,jans. Gibbs declared. “Although picnic is being put on by the
)ious denomination groups about
jpus. all students regardless of iliations are cordially invited to md and enjoy themselves at the (Continued on Page Four)
pooks, Spokes
Ians for a return dinner with y and Scroll will be discussed at :eeting of Spooks and Spokes to-ay'Tfct 12:30 p.m. in 420 Student nion. All members now on campus requested to attend.
SC library boasts volumes on Japan
The intensive training of army officials delegated to take over the government administration of Japan included studies of language, habits, customs and laws of the island as well as the technique of civil service laws gathered from sources in educational centers over the United States.
Now that preparations have been completed, a series of volumes borrowed from the Von KleinSmid Library of World Affairs were returned yesterday from the San Fancisco office of strategic services, dealing with the departments of government and rules for officials.
Done in Japanese, the translation includes such regulations for Japanese officials as “loyalty and diligence to the Emperor is a primary duty . . . superior officials are to receive no bequests as favors; nor shall they engage in business in addition to their civic responsibilities.
Von KleinSmid plans broadcast on KHJ forum
Heading a distinguished list of west coast educators, Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of SC, will be heard on the air Sunday at 8 p.m. discussing the topic “.Our Stake in the Pacific.” Representatives of four California colleges and universities will be guests on the same program which is being presented by Northwestern university.
As a member of the council on Oriental Relations and the National Academy of Social Science in California, President Von KleinSmid has become thoroughly acquainted with problems in the Pacific and is well qualified to
speak on the subject.
In May, 1942 President Von KleinSmid was awarded a gold medal by the National Institute of Social sciences for “distinguished service in the field of international relations.”
The forum, which is known as the Reviewing Stand, will originate from the studios of KH.T, Los Angeles, and will be carried on the west coast by the Don Lee network.
Others who will take part in the radio discussion will be Ch’en Shou-Yi, professor of Chinese culture at Pomona college and Claremont Graduate school; Arthur Steiner, associate professor of political science at UCLA; and Arthur Coons, acting president of Occidental college.
Professor Shou-Yi is a fellow’ of Academia Sinica, the highest honor bestowed by China upon her scholars, and he was also China’s delegate-designate to the League of Nations committee on intellectual cooperation in 1937. James H. McBumey. dean of the School of Speech, Northwestern university, will act as moderator
for the program, the second in a series of Reviewing Stand- broadcasts originating on the Pacific coast.
_\____
Propeller club to visit Seafarer'
Capt. William Porter of the .training ship “Seafarer” will act as host to members of the Propeller club tomorrow afternoon when the group holds its weekly meeting aboard the ship.
During the afternoon refreshments will be served and moving pictures will be shown along with other interesting entertainment, according to Ray Randazzo, president. For .transportation members will meet in front of Hancock foundation at 1 p.m.
Publicity chairman for the club, Kay Kalicka, has stated that any student interested in .the Propeller club or who is planning to join is cordially invited to attend.
generates uproar
DR. R. B. VON KLEINSMID . . . radio speaker.
Activity books
U.S. army rolls through Tokyo
YOKOHAMA. Sept. 5.—(HE)— Combat reconnaissance .troops of the i United States army rolled through bomb-shattered streets into Tokyo today, vanguard for the crack first cavalry division which will formally occupy Emperor Hirohito’s capital Saturday (Friday night PWT).
It was regarded as almost certain that Gen. Douglas MacArthur would enter the city with the main first cavalry division forces and, in that belief, the famous old seventh cavalry regiment started selecting an honor guard today to escort him. •
The reconnaissance troops who entered Tokyo Wednesday were detailed to select buildings for the permanent occupation of the capital.
Maj. Gen. William C. Chase, commanding the first division, said that he expected his men to occupy the center of the city where they will dominate Emperor Hirohito’s moated palace.
The main cavalry force is expected to enter Tokyo late Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon.
(Noon Saturday Tokyo time is 8 (Continued on Page Three)
In an extra-ordinary session last night ,the ASSC senate considered the recommendation of a special committee appointed by President Bill Armbruster to outline a new plan for the senate’s composition. The committee, whose members are Bill Camm, Jackie Boice, Don Gibbs, Anita Norcop, Armbruster and Deans Hancey and --
Moreland, proposed that the senate be composed of voting members:
Presidents of undergraduate colleges, presidents of classes (exclud- . » » * ing the freshman class), presidents Ir")/p CAAn of Panhellenic and Interfraternity, tC DKJVJI L presidents of AWS and AMS, ASSC officers, president t)f non-organized students.
Non-voting members:
President of Knights, president of Blue Key, president of Amazons, publications representative, Student Union committee chairman, Greater University committee chairman,
YWCA president, YMCA president, and other committees, activities, and organizations deemed important enough to hold a permanent seat on senate.
Bill Camm explained the plan for an AMS, Associated Men Students, which would coordinate all men’s activities. The senators then turned to a consideration of the proposals, the only limitations being those of time.
The senators agreed that the freshman class, which was to have been non-voting, should be given a voting seat. The main objection was that freshmen need time to learn the policies and procedure of the senate, but this was overruled.
Next, the senators considered the proposal by Maurice Gould, captain of debate, that the senate be composed of a number of representatives-at-large. The representatives were at odds over the proposal, not being able to understand how a number of persons could be elected so as to guarantee any measure of representation.
The proposal was made by Milt Buck. Trovet, that his group be allowed to present a forum on the topic of what should be done to give students better representation.
The senate then haggled over * the many objections and praises of the new senate “Blue Print,” as it was called by Gould, but Chuck Brambila pointed out that “no person can be represented unless that person puts himself Into the position to be represented.”
The senate agreed on the proposal to go ahead with the new senate “Blue Print.”
Trojan band continues tryouts for members
Auditions are still being heard in the Cinema and Musical Activities building for prospective members of the SC band that will play at the Trojan football games and at rallies. Tryouts are heard only in the morning, according to Ralph Chadwick, student manager of the band.
Anyone who has had experience I-
in a band or playing a band instrument is eligible to try for the band, stated Dr. Lucien Cailliet, director of the university band and orchestra.
All those that are accepted in the band will be given free admission to football games and will get choice seats on or near the 50-yard line. Uniforms for band members are furnished by the university, according to Chadwick.
Band members that wish credit for their activities on the Trojan band may acquire one unit, stated Director Cailliet. Besides playing at football games, the band often times plays at community functions and celebrations.
The group appeared at a community concert in Arcadia and Monrovia last spring. Members of the band also played at the Hollywood canteen.
I.R. club to hear peace progress
Speaking on the subject “Progress of the United Nations,” Dr. Eugene J. Harley will also bring out the significance of the Russo-Chinese treaty and the atomic bomb when he addresses the International Relations club at 12 today in Exposition park.
Also included in the talk will be a brief summary of how Secretary of State Byrnes envoked the United Nations charter fo- the first time in getting Russia to enter the war against Japan.
All members and other students interested are urged to attend, stated Irene Borg..
SC activity books, containing tickets which are the “open sesame” to the university's athletic performances and other campus activities, will go on sale in the near future, the ticket office announced yesterday.
The books will sell for $ 11.50 and every student registered at SC is eligible to purchase one. The book also entitles the holder to a copy of El Rodeo, campus yearbook. Students not desiring activity books may buy yearbooks separately for $5 a copy. Trojans buying activity books must pay the full amount, automatically reserving a ’46 yearbook.
Nip chiefs evade war defeat blame
TOKYO. Sept 5 —OLE)— Premier Prince Naruniko Higashi-Kuni today told the imperial diet that no one will be blamed for Japan's defeat, declaring that the war was ended through Emperor Hirohito's "benevolence” after U.S. bombers had demolished Japanese war production centers “beyond hope.”
The premier ignored suggestions in the Japanese press that responsibility for the defeat be fixed upon Japan’s military and political leaders. Instead, he spread the blame thin by declaring that “general repentance is demanded of the whole nation.”
“As for the causes of our defeat, they are certainly more than one and they may well be left to historians of afterdays for unbiased study and criticism,’* the premier said. “There is little use going back to the past, trying to put the blame upon one person or another.”
When the premier finished, Representative Minoru Togo rose to assert: “We will do our part in peace, but if there is any illegal act on the part of the Allies or if any terms of the declaration are distorted, we must boldly resist for the name of world justice and the honor of the Japanese race.”
Togo earlier was booed and told to “shut up” when he spoke of Japan’s surrender,
Higashi-Kuni spoke for 50 minutes in a clear, high-pitched voice, occasionally broken bv passion, before each house of the diet in the closing meeting of the 88th extraordinary session. He failed to make the sensational disclosures promised earlier, although he did reveal that 10,000.000 Japanese were made homeless and hundred of thousands killed and wounded in air raids.
Junior council
The junior council will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house to work on decorations for the dig, announced Don Blank, president.